Advanced Software Testing, Vol. 1

This book is written for the test analyst who wants to achieve advanced skills in test analysis, design, and execution. With a hands-on, exercise-rich approach, this book teaches you how to define and carry out the tasks required to put a test strategy into action. Learn how to analyze the system, taking into account the user’s quality expectations. Additionally, learn how to evaluate system requirements as part of formal and informal reviews, using an understanding of the business domain to determine requirement validity. You will be able to analyze, design, implement, and execute tests, using risk considerations to determine the appropriate effort and priority for tests. You will learn how to report on testing progress and provide necessary evidence to support your evaluations of system quality.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Basic aspects of software testing
Chapter 2. Testing processes
Chapter 3. Test management
Chapter 4. Test techniques
Chapter 5. Testing of software characteristics
Chapter 6. Reviews
Chapter 7. Incident (defect) management
Chapter 8. Standards and test process improvement
Chapter 9. Test tools and automation
Chapter 10. People skills (team composition)
Chapter 11. Preparing for the exam